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Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa, MD

Honolulu, HI

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yazawa, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Yazawa completed his residency at Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Family Practice. Dr. Yazawa is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yazawa’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yazawa’s office at (808) 832-6129.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yazawa?

    Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Geriatric Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yazawa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Honolulu/HI community, Dr. Yazawa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Yazawa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Family Practice

    • Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi

    Is Dr. Yazawa board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yazawa speak?

    Dr. Yazawa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Yazawa treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yazawa diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Yazawa. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Proximal Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Which procedures does Dr. Yazawa perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yazawa's office.

    Does Dr. Yazawa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yazawa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 832-6129 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yazawa accept in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Yazawa in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlohaCare

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Centene

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Hawaii Management Alliance Association (HMAA)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yazawa's office located?

    Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa's Primary Practice

    888 S King St Ste 700

    Honolulu, HI 96813

    (808) 832-6129

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    Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa's Practice 2

    1319 Punahou St

    Honolulu, HI 96826

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    Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa's Practice 3

    1027 Hala Dr

    Honolulu, HI 96817

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    What is Dr. Yazawa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Yazawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184694192.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yazawa?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yazawa

    What is Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa's specialty?

    Dr. Yazawa is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Honolulu, HI. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Yazawa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yazawa is affiliated with Straub Benioff Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kiyotaka Yazawa accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yazawa's office at (808) 832-6129 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kiyotaka Yazawa?

    Please contact Dr. Yazawa's office at (808) 832-6129 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa have?

    Dr. Kiyotaka Yazawa is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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